1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurst/Olds W-30

Description

The “Gentleman’s Hot Rod” is how George Hurst perceived the 1968 Hurst/Olds. Based on the popular Cutlass, the Hurst/Olds was a limited-edition collaboration between Hurst Performance and Oldsmobile, with a unique color scheme and badges, performance suspension, Oldsmobile’s biggest engine, and, of course, a Hurst shifter. The combination was so popular, the Hurst/Olds returned in ’69, ’72, ’73, ’74 and ’75. 

After a four-year hiatus the Hurst/Olds was back in 1979, this time on the smaller, more efficient Cutlass Calais. Like previous editions, it featured Hurst/Olds badges and graphics, F41 performance suspension, special alloy wheels trimmed with gold paint, and Hurst’s Dual/Gate shifter. The ’79 H/O also had an engine otherwise unavailable in the Cutlass, Oldsmobile’s W-30 350 V8. Since 2,500 or more units required lengthy, costly EPA certification, Oldsmobile limited 1979 Hurst/Olds production to 2,499 – 1,165 in Hurst Gold over white, and 1,334 in Hurst Gold over Ebony Black, like this one. Showing 46,759 miles, this is also one of 537 with the Hurst-installed T-Top option. The stock-looking engine has been upgraded with an Edelbrock Performer RPM Power Package, significantly freeing some “Malaise Era” horsepower, making this beautifully preserved 1979 Hurst/Olds a true “Gentleman’s Hot Rod.” 

Highlights 

• 2,499 total 1979 Hurst/Olds production 

• 1,334 produced in Hurst Gold over Ebony Black 

• 527 with “Hurst Hatch” T-Top option 

• Oldsmobile L34 Rocket 350 cu-in V8 engine 

• Edelbrock Performer RPM Power Package including: 

  • Aluminum intake manifold 

  • Camshaft kit 

  • Performer series 750 cfm carburetor 

  • Valve springs, locks, and retainers 

• M-38 Turbo Hydro-Matic 350 three-speed automatic 

• MSD Ignition

• Upgraded to a 1984 Hurst/Olds 8.5 inch limited slip rear axle

• Hurst Performance Dual/Gate shifter 

• Pioneer KEH-6969 AM/FM/Cassette stereo 

• The chassis number (3K47R9M535996) of this 1979 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30 decodes as:  

  • 3 – Oldsmobile Division 

  • K – Cutlass Calais body 

  • 47 – 2-door Calais or Supreme  

  • R – L34 W-30 350 cu-in engine 

  • 9 - Model Year 1979 

  • M – Michigan Assembly Plant 

  • 535996 – Sequential manufacturing number 

• This 1979 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30 currently shows 46,759 miles; however, the true mileage is unknown   

Features 

• Hurst/Olds option cost $2,054 in 1979 

• GM 10-bolt axle with 2.73:1 gears 

• Special 14x6-inch aluminum gold-painted wheels 

• Tan Derma Grain vinyl interior 

• Air conditioning 

• Power windows  

• Power locks  

• Power disc brakes 

• Power steering 

• Power antenna 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor signs of use consistent with the age of the vehicle 

Included 

• Factory compact spare tire 

• Factory jack 

• Factory intake manifold, carburetor and components

• Factory 7.5 inch rear axle 

• Car cover 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.   Contact: William Cooper  Phone: 469.463.4542  email: wcooper@hagerty.com